Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C
1.2° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Kennebunk Beach over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a pretty quiet picture for the most part. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of small, weak surf with only a couple of windows that might get the heart beatin’. The first decent opportunity doesn’t show up until Thursday the 30th, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Let’s start with that Thursday morning. Swell pushes up to 6ft, coming out of the E, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, so it’ll be a bit choppy and lumpy. The wind is off from the NE at 15 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but that wave energy is pretty high at 456 (moderate to strong). It’s a solid-looking wave height, but the short period and the fact it’s a sheltered beach break means it’s not gonna be the cleanest. Friday morning offers a bit of relief with smaller 3ft swell from the SSE and a slightly longer 10-second period, with a gentle cross-off breeze. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

After that, we’re in a real dry spell. From Friday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Monday the 10th of August, it’s just tiny, weak surf with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. You’ll be lucky to find a ripple. The water temp is sittin’ at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

Now, the one that’s got my attention. On the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August, we finally see some real energy. Swell hits 5ft from the SE with a 12-second period – that’s a nice groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 749 (strong), and the wind is light and offshore from the ESE. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The only downside is the swell direction is a bit east of the spot’s optimum, but for Kennebunk Beach, when you get a 5ft groundswell with a light offshore, you paddle out. This is the standout. Later that afternoon, the wind shifts and the quality drops, but that morning session is the one to circle on the calendar.

The following Thursday morning, the 13th, still has some chest-high swell (4ft) from the ESE, but the wind is cross and it’s a little more disorganised. Still, there’s energy in the water (330), so it’s worth a look if you missed the main event.

Overall, if you’re a local, you’re waiting for that Wednesday the 12th morning. Before that, it’s a long, slow grind of small, weak, and usually messy surf. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the best bet.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
12:14PM2.50m
00:14AM2.88m
12:50PM2.55m
00:51AM2.89m
1:25PM2.61m
1:28AM2.88m
2:00PM2.66m
2:06AM2.86m
2:35PM2.72m
2:46AM2.80m
3:13PM2.78m
3:30AM2.73m
3:55PM2.85m
4:19AM2.65m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.39m
6:36AM0.11m
6:37PM0.34m
7:09AM0.08m
7:14PM0.30m
7:42AM0.06m
7:52PM0.26m
8:16AM0.06m
8:33PM0.22m
8:54AM0.08m
9:17PM0.18m
9:35AM0.12m
10:07PM0.15m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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